Head of Structured Finance

btd grupo; Madrid; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Madrid is seeking a professional to prepare financial models and analyze financing strategies for various projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in structured finance or banking, and strong negotiation skills in English. Experience in infrastructure sectors like water and sanitation is highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to work with key funding sources and manage risk effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in structured finance, banking, or advisory.
• Experience in infrastructure sector projects preferred.
• English at negotiation level; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial models for bids and opportunities.
• Review and provide feedback on financial models.
• Design and analyze financing strategies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Risk management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Coordination

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Economics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial models for new bids and opportunities under concession and/or structured finance models.
• Review and provide feedback on financial models prepared by partners and external advisors.
• Analysis of tender documents and project bidding documentation.
• Design and analysis of financing strategies (PPP, concessions), considering private banking, multilateral banking, bond issuance, among others.
• Market sounding to identify efficient funding sources.
• Risk management related to financial structures.
• Negotiation of financing agreements.
• Preparation of scopes of work for financial/tax advisory, analysis and selection of proposals.
• Search and negotiation with external advisors and knowledge of consulting market players.
• Identification of insurers, reinsurers, and brokers (national and international).
• Coordination with the bidding team for requests to brokers and insurers.
• Review of documentation and information required for surety bonds.
• Coordination of guarantee issuance.
• Monitoring the progress of PPP and concession projects and updating models.
• Supervision of compliance with financing agreements.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration or Economics, with specialization in financial modeling.
• At least 5 years of experience in structured finance, banking, or advisory (Big Four or similar).
• Experience in the infrastructure sector is highly valued, preferably in potable water, wastewater, desalination, or distribution and sanitation networks projects.
• English at negotiation level. French is an asset.